LOVE OR DEAD
CHAPTER 26: THE APPEARANCE OF KAWAKI

Naoko and I sat down for breakfast together before leaving for work.

“About Kenji's death, don't think too much. I've seen you restless since yesterday, it's not your fault”.

“Naoko... if the future becomes worse, then I will move to another city”.

“What do you mean, aren't we family? We can deal with it both”.

“I don't want you to be the next victim, this will be better”.

“Survictim, explain what exactly is your connection and Kenji's murder?”.

“I escaped from a Yakuza, my fiancee was stabbed and my father had a heart attack. And a monk died for helping me escape. That was the last time I decided to come here to live my new life. I'm sorry I didn't say anything, and now you need to know to anticipate my situation dragging you”.

“Yoshiko. Whatever your past is, it won't be the future. Let's just say Kenji's death was a bad luck and it wasn't because of you. Don't blame yourself, your burden is my burden. Let's face it together”.

Naoko hugged me with warmth, her gentle caress made me feel a little calm.

I opened my own cafe, because today Hayami went to Kenji's funeral. One by one I worked from cleaning the entire cafe, preparing the needs of the bar and various products that we will sell. Exactly at 10:00 the OPEN tag on the door is installed perfectly.

Some customers have already started to log in and order some menus, I'm busy serving all the customers myself. After lunch around 15:00 the cafe began to look quiet. I sat in the bar resting my feet.

Arrived – arrived there was a sound of bells above the entrance ringing, indicating there were customers coming. A man wearing a black hoodie and a black hat so much with his pants and shoes. The way she wears, the way she walks, her height to the smell of her body. I realized that the one who came was the one I hated the most….KAWAKIS.

He sat down on one of the chairs, raising his hand to order. I tried to control myself from my fear, anger and hatred for him. I must look as natural as possible to be my new self. Yoshiko Kobayashi.

I walked smilingly towards him.

“Hai sis..welcome afternoon, did you come alone. Want to order a cold or hot drink, we also have some cake and bread as a complement” my broom.

He looked at me sharply, as if the atmosphere of the cafe had become quiet and frozen.

“Should I bring my friend – friends here?” tanyanya smiled cynically.

“Can only, wouldn't it be more of our customers. I will give a discount if you bring a lot of friends” I replied.

“Lantas can I order you?” tanyanya fishing.

“You mean?” I keep my friend.

“I want to order you to play with me” he said with a sharp gaze.

“I'm sorry I can't” I replied.

“Alright, then I order ice coffee without sugar” he added.

“Good, I will make”.

As I walked away wanting to leave Kawaki for the bar, he immediately pulled my hand away as my body restrained in his lap. I was sitting on his lap, I was surprised to find his hand holding me.

“Do you not know me?”.

“No, I don't know you”.

“Why are you speaking formally, aren't we the same age?”.

“Be like a grown man and woman, or your age is still immature. Your makeup is quite alluring to me”.

“Please be polite, otherwise I will shout” threatened me.

He let me go, I hurried to my feet and immediately made his order. Delivering orders without looking at him. He called his – friends to gather at the cafe. I started to panic, because there were no regular customers.

Then one by one the members of his group came and sat scattered in the cafe. It was fortunate that Hayami came in a black suit to mourn.

“Yoshiko...quite a lot of customers this afternoon, thank goodness I came at the right time” greet Hayami while taking off his suit and wearing an apron.

“Huft..tanpamu maybe I will open until midnight later alone” grumbled.

“He..he...he...” Hayami can only crybaby.

One by one their faces looked at me, Uta came up to me at the bar.

“Hey...you're the woman in karaoke right?” uta sapa.

“Indeed we know each other” ketusku while preparing their orders.

“Where's your girlfriend?” ask her pura – pura do not know Kenji's death.

“Why, you are looking for him. Don't try to find – find problem” I said annoyed muffle anger.

“Who's your girlfriend?” Hayami goes nimbrung.

“Hayami.. It is better not to ignore him, this is a coffee to their table” my response while offering all the drinks that are ready on the tray.

"I'm the boss here, why should I be asked. Huhuhu. " grumbled Hayami while carrying a tray full of glasses filled with drinks.

Uta was still standing in front of the bar.

“Where does your girlfriend not help you, is she busy looking for her hand?” Uta fishing rods.

Making my hand shake, I knew Uta was luring me. By holding the rhythm of my breath, I tried to respond calmly.

“I don't understand what you mean, and don't try to bother me. Sit in your seat, I'm busy” I said.

“Yoshiko...that's your name right, go with us to have fun – happy” invite Uta.

“I can report to the police, if you try to disturb me”.

“Try it, you will find the man's hand in front of this cafe tomorrow morning” threatened Uta while staring at the CCTV above the bar and she waved her hand with a smile.

“What do you want?” ask me to the point.

Uta gave me a piece of paper that said the name of a nightclub in Tokyo.

“Come at 11pm, say my name later you will be delivered to our room” added Uta.

He gave several pieces of cash to pay for their order. After that Uta and the others left, so did Kawaki. I know it was a stupid decision to come to their invitation, but I don't want Hayami to be the next victim.

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